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DY12 UFV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,607 mi
Last recorded75,607 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 75,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 68,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 68,436 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 60,237 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 52,810 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 52,810 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 45,831 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (205/60r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 45,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (205/60r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 40,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 34,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,165 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 23,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,060 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,598 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,994 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DY12 UFV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY12 UFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DY12 UFV registered?

DY12 UFV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is DY12 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 UFV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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